Job Summary
A highly regarded commercial law firm in the North East is seeking an experienced litigation lawyer to join its growing Dispute Resolution team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer looking to take on a key role within an ambitious and expanding practice, working alongside respected partners on a broad range of high-quality disputes.
The Role
You will advise a diverse client base, including businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients, on a wide range of contentious matters. The firm is particularly interested in speaking with lawyers who have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Commercial Litigation
- Property Litigation
- Insolvency Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
The successful candidate will play an important role in client relationship management, business development and the supervision and development of junior lawyers.
About You
- 10+ years PQE (guideline only)
- Strong technical litigation expertise
- Proven ability to manage complex matters
- Experience developing client relationships and generating work
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach
- Team player with leadership and mentoring capabilities
The Opportunity
- High-quality and varied caseload
- Established and growing disputes practice
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Genuine career progression prospects
- Supportive and collaborative culture
Company Summary
Our Client is a leading UK law firm renowned for its comprehensive legal services across various sectors. With a commitment to excellence and client-focused solutions, Our Client specializes in areas such as personal injury, commercial law, and family matters. The firm prides itself on its experienced team of solicitors who provide tailored advice and representation, ensuring clients receive the highest level of support. With a strong reputation for integrity and results, Our Client is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate complex legal challenges effectively.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions
- 28 days' holiday, increasing with length of service
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards
- Funded professional memberships
- Ongoing professional development and training support
- Funded professional qualifications and educational support
- Qualification leave for newly qualified professionals
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- Agile and hybrid working arrangements
- Interest-free travel loans
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Retail, leisure and holiday discounts
- Free parking (role dependent)
- Enhanced pension contributions (role dependent)
- Funded private medical insurance (role dependent)
